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Kelly Clarkson's ex-husband Brandon Blackstock died this week, but he is also related to another music royal: Reba McEntire.Blackstock's family confirmed the death in a statement to USA TODAY on Thursday, Aug. 7."It is with great sadness that we share the news that Brandon Blackstock has passed away," the statement read.

Kelly Clarkson's ex-husband Brandon Blackson was Reba McEntire's stepson: 'He's my total'

WASHINGTON (AP) — The man who oversees the nation's military reposted a video about a Christian nationalist church that included various pastors saying women should no longer be allowed to vote.The extraordinary repost on X from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, made Thursday night, illustrates his deep and personal connection to a Christian nationalist pastor with extreme views on the role of religion and women.

Hegseth reposts video on X of pastors saying women shouldn’t be allowed to vote

NAGASAKI, Japan (AP) — Nagasaki is marking the U.S. atomic attack on the southern Japanese city 80 years ago and survivors of the attack are working to make their hometown the last place on earth hit by the bomb.Despite their pain from wounds, discrimination and illnesses from radiation, survivors have publicly committed to a shared goal of abolishing nuclear weapons.

Nagasaki marks 80th A-bomb anniversary as survivors put hopes of nuke ban in the hands of youth

The Environmental Protection Agency's decision to cancel a Biden-era solar grant program will hinder efforts to lower energy bills for middle to low-income households, according to several environmental groups.On Thursday, EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin announced that the agency was terminating Solar for All, a $7 billion grant program intended to help pay for resident solar projects.

Lowering energy bills for low-income households will be more difficult with EPA cut, groups say

In today’s newsletter: The global scientific community is reeling after the US announced sweeping cuts to vaccine research, reigniting fears that misinformation is driving critical health policyGood morning. You may have heard a saying along the lines that “when the US sneezes, the rest of the world catches a cold”.

Friday briefing: What will US funding cuts on mRNA vaccines mean for the health of the world?

A woman sold a couch, but soon after received a frightening and unexpected call from the buyer, leaving her speechless.Darcy Miller, known on TikTok as @darcycass, received an urgent call shortly after selling her couch on Facebook Marketplace from the buyer. The buyer discovered a cat inside the couch.

Woman Sells Couch on Facebook Marketplace, Then Gets Urgent Call From Buyer

Kristi Noem is firing back at "South Park."The Comedy Central show mocked Noem, the U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security, President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance in its latest episode, "Got A Nut," which aired on Aug. 6. And she didn't find their portrayal very funny.

Kristi Noem slams 'South Park' for 'petty' and 'lazy' spoof of her: 'Only the liberals'

"Freakier Friday" is in theaters now!The highly anticipated sequel to the beloved 2003 film arrived Friday, with Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis reprising their roles as Anna and Tess Coleman, respectively.Chad Michael Murray returns in the sequel as Jake, Anna's boyfriend from the first film, Ryan Malgarinireturns as Anna's brother Harry, and Mark Harmon returns as Tess' husband Ryan.

'Freakier Friday' hits theaters: Watch a special clip

Aug. 7 (UPI) -- Open AI announced Thursday the release of GPT-5, the latest and most-advanced iteration of its artificial intelligence technology, which will be free to users.The company said the program, which underwent 5,000 hours of testing, is smarter, faster and more useful than the previous model, GPT-4, and will be especially efficient at writing, coding and for use in the healthcare sector.

OpenAI releases GPT-5, free to users

Brady expressed gratitude for the new statue outside Gillette Stadium, and he didn't miss an opportunity to needle Jets fansTom Brady's legacy in New England is cemented several times over, but the legendary quarterback's figure will remain a permanent presence at Gillette Stadium after a statue was unveiled Friday evening.

LOOK: Patriots' unveiling of Tom Brady statue leaves legendary QB feeling 'deeply grateful' and 'kind of old'

A homeowner has been urged to "call the police" after her neighbor went crazy over a sign she put up on her own property.The homeowner and original poster (OP), user magoun300, shared her story on Reddit, explaining that she had bought her house just eight months ago.

Man Goes Ballistic After Seeing Sign Neighbor Puts Up: 'Call the Police'

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday flexed his country’s ties with India and China ahead of President Trump’s announcement of a planned meeting with Putin in Alaska on Aug. 17.Putin held phone calls with both Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday, which Trump had set as the deadline for Russia to agree to a peace deal or face “secondary tariffs” on its key trading partners.

Putin flexes India, China ties ahead of planned Trump meeting

Steve Callahan, 73, learned to fish and make water while stranded alone in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean in 1982NEED TO KNOWAfter Steve Callahan's boat was hit during the middle of the night, he had to flee his sinking ship for his life raft

Man Survives for 76 Days on Raft in Atlantic Ocean Despite 'Scary' Shark Encounters, Only 8 oz. of Water (Exclusive)

Baby oil and Astroglide were a big part of the government's case against Sean "Diddy" Combs ... but his lawyer used federal prosecutors' obsession with Diddy's personal lubricants against them ... and he tells us the moment he knew the jury was buying what he was selling.

Diddy's Lawyer Marc Agnifilo Says He Used Baby Oil to Diminish Prosecution

A handful more Walgreens locations will soon shutter, as the drugstore chain works to trim the number of underperforming stores as part of the ongoing "Footprint Optimization Program."Newsweek has contacted Walgreens via email for comment.Why It MattersWalgreens is the second-largest pharmacy chain in the U.S. behind CVS, a company that has also moved forward with store consolidation in an effort to streamline operations.

List of Walgreens Stores Closing Soon

Little Mojeri Adeleye was born prematurely and tragically died after staff at the Jessop Wing hospital ignored his mother's concerns regarding an error made on her medical notesA newborn baby died at a UK hospital after his mother raised concerns about an error in her medical notes, only to be ignored by staff.

Newborn baby dies after hospital gets crucial date wrong - and ignores mum's plea

The HELIOS system can instantly zap enemy drones with precision.In the vast expanse of the ocean, a streak of white light pierces the sky. It’s not lightning, but a weapon — a high-energy laser fired from the deck of a U.S. Navy destroyer.

The US Navy Just Tested a Laser Weapon That Could Change Warfare Forever

Most people know the basics before visiting a national park: don't feed the animals, stay on the trails, and definitely don't fly drones. Still, someone at Yellowstone either missed the memo or chose to ignore it.In a video posted by Tourons of Yellowstone (@touronsofyellowstone) on Instagram, a bystander confronts a tourist flying a drone over the Grand Prismatic Spring — one of Yellowstone's most iconic and delicate areas.

Bystander confronts tourist over thoughtless act in national park: 'You broke a federal law'

New details have come to light following Malcolm-Jamal Warner’s shocking passing last month at age 54.“The Cosby Show” actor’s mother, Pamela Warner, took to Instagram Friday, Aug. 8, to reveal that her beloved son “did not suffer” when he drowned while on a family trip in Costa Rica on July 20.

Malcom-Jamal Warner ‘did not suffer’ in final moments as his mom breaks silence on actor’s drowning death at 54

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Documents filed in federal court Friday show that a settlement has been reached between a man left paralyzed from the waist down after being shot by a former Louisiana State Police Trooper.Court records filed in the Middle District of Louisiana in June of 2025 show former trooper Kasha Domingue was able to reach a settlement with Clifton Scott Dilley, the man she shot during a July 2018 traffic stop in Baton Rouge.

Settlement reached with former trooper who paralyzed Baton Rouge teen in shooting

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Michael Paul Brown, 45, is accused of killing a bartender and three patrons at the Owl Bar a week earlier on Aug. 1.The 45-year-old man accused in the fatal shooting of a bartender and three patrons at a Montana bar was captured by police on Aug. 8 after a weeklong manhunt, state officials announced.

Suspect in mass shooting at Montana bar caught, state officials say

Over a recent dinner at his private Bedminster, New Jersey, club, as President Donald Trump recounted his move against the country’s top economic statistician and riffed on New York City politics, the conversation turned to a politically potent issue still in flux: loosening federal restrictions on marijuana.

Trump is privately mulling how to declare pot a less dangerous drug

'We are proud of the extraordinary man we had in our lives who spent a lifetime fighting to protect his country and its precious rule of law,' his family saidFBI publishes its annual crime reportU.S. crime decreased in every major category in 2024, the new report found.

William H. Webster, only person to lead both FBI and CIA, dies at 101

A Texas district judge on Friday temporarily barred former Rep. Beto O'Rourke and his political group from helping to fund the Democratic legislators who have left the state to prevent Republicans from pressing forward with a redistricting plan aimed at expanding the GOP's narrow majority in the U.S. House.

Judge blocks Beto O'Rourke from providing financial support to Texas Democrats who fled state over redistricting

The Cleveland Browns played their first preseason game of the season on Friday night against the Carolina Panthers and it was all about Shedeur Sanders' NFL debut.Due to injuries that both Kenny Pickett and Dillon Gabriel are dealing with, Sanders was named the team's starting quarterback.

Browns QB Shedeur Sanders Turns Heads With AFC Exec Comment

Jim Lovell, the astronaut played by Tom Hanks in Apollo 13, died Thursday at the age of 97. Lovell led the crew on the Apollo 13 mission, which became famous as the most “successful failure” in aerospace history. “We are enormously proud of his amazing life and career accomplishments, highlighted by his legendary leadership in pioneering human space flight,” his family said in a statement.

Tom Hanks Pays Tribute to Apollo 13 Astronaut Jim Lovell

Anti-Trump late-night host discussed cancel culture on left with Sarah SilvermanJimmy Kimmel admits 'repulsive' voices on the left are driving voters awayLate-night host Jimmy Kimmel, an outspoken liberal himself, blasted the loud, unwelcoming voices on the left who scare people away on "The Sarah Silverman Podcast."

Jimmy Kimmel admits 'repulsive' liberal scolds are driving people away from the Democratic Party

Daihatsu shows off a trio of quirky custom concepts in Indonesia and is giving away two of themDaihatsu revealed three custom builds at GIAS 2025, including two vans and a hatchback.Gran Max Taft Guy stands out with boxy nose, off-road bumpers, and roof-mounted rack.

This Boxy Daihatsu Van Thinks It’s A Baby Land Cruiser

Atlanta —The NFL preseason game between the Atlanta Falcons and Detroit Lions on Friday was suspended after Detroit cornerback Morice Norris was injured and left the game in an ambulance.The 24-year-old was taken off the Mercedes-Benz Stadium field on a stretcher and lifted into an ambulance after a hit to the head while making a tackle in the fourth quarter.

NFL preseason game suspended after Detroit Lions player leaves in ambulance

A video of a cruise passenger spotting someone's nightmare scenario—dropping a phone on the very edge of a ship at sea—unfolding aboard a Royal Caribbean cruise has gone viral on TikTok.The moment of the drop was witnessed by Abby Morris, a 24-year-old personal care assistant based in Michigan who is applying for medical school.

Horror at What Cruise Passenger Spots From Deck: 'My Biggest Fear'

Grow versatile, easy-going sedum for charming fall flowersSedum plants bring a host of variety, charm and longevity to any ornamental display. Small, sun-loving and easy to grow, the stonecrop (as it is also known) is a drought-tolerant hardy perennial that works equally well as ground cover and in rock garden arrangements.